New First World War centenary publication launched
1 Jul 2014 02:56 PM
A new publication has been launched, giving
details of First World War Centenary commemorative events around Wales this
year.
The
brochure is the first in a series of annual publications which will detail the
First World War Centenary commemorative events that will take place in Wales,
or further afield if relevant to Wales. It also contains in-depth articles
about various commemorative events and projects.
First Minister Carwyn Jones said:
"My expert adviser on the First World War,
Professor Sir Deian Hopkin and I have both been appreciative of the way that
organisations, communities and individuals in Wales have engaged with the
commemoration. Communities from all over Wales have come together to prepare
commemorative events and I am encouraged by the collaborative working which is
making these events possible. I hope you will find the Programme 2014
brochure interesting and informative, and that you continue to support our
Cymru’n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 programme throughout the
Centenary commemoration period. "
The
First Minister will be hosting a National Service of Remembrance at Llandaff
Cathedral on 4 August to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of war. A
dedication ceremony for the Welsh Memorial in Flanders in Langemark, Belgium
will take place on 16 August. The new memorial will commemorate all those
of Welsh descent who took part in the First World War.
Our
national institutions also have a number of events planned, and projects
underway to enable the people of Wales to learn more about the causes of the
war, which had such far-reaching effects on the Wales we see
today.
People around Wales are being encouraged to attend these
events, or to arrange their own, and to let them know about their plans via the
Cymru’n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 website which now contains a new
Events Map Of Wales which will allow you to find events in your area or you can
also add information of your event. Information about the centenary and events
can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.